No. 12 Auburn will be without running back Boobee Whitlow for the next month to month and a half, head coach Gus Malzahn revealed Tuesday.
Malzahn injured his knee in Saturday’s loss to Florida and underwent surgery on Tuesday, according to AL.com.
Whitlow stands as the SEC’s second-leading rusher to date this season. He has racked up 110 carries for 544 yards with seven touchdowns.
A 4-6 week absence means Whitlow will miss Auburn’s trip to No. 5 LSU on Oct. 26, with the Tigers’ date against No. 3 Georgia on Nov. 16 in question.
With Withlow out, Auburn will have to turn to senior Kam Martin and sophomore Shaun Shivers to carry the rushing load. The pair have combined for 318 yards and two touchdowns thus far this season.